Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Takes Legal Action After Harassment Incident
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed charges against a man she described as “completely drunk” who harassed her on Tuesday. She called the event “an assault on all women.”
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred in Mexico City’s central neighborhood, Zócalo, where the man pushed through a crowd greeting President Sheinbaum. Viral footage shows him approaching her, touching her breast, and attempting to kiss her while bystanders watched.
Intervention and Arrest
The harassment ended when Juan José Ramírez Mendoza, one of Sheinbaum’s top aides, intervened. The man was arrested overnight and is currently held at the Sex Crimes Investigation Unit, according to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada.
Further Developments and Public Reaction
- Mexico City police preliminarily linked the man to similar alleged harassment of two other women that day.
- The incident has sparked widespread outrage online and reignited discussions about women’s safety in public life.
- CNN is seeking confirmation about whether the man has legal representation.
“It was an assault on all women,” said President Sheinbaum, emphasizing her decision to pursue legal action against the man.
Sheinbaum is Mexico’s first female president and announced her motivation to take legal steps on Wednesday following the assault.
Author’s summary: President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, is pursuing legal charges after a man, described as intoxicated, harassed her publicly, sparking national outrage over women's safety.